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XAH 211S

1978 MG Midget 1500

Red Petrol 1491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,753 mi
Last recorded11,753 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 1978 MG Midget 150060,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAH 211S
MakeMG
ModelMidget 1500
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,491cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 11,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 11,381 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 11,058 miles

Front Both front tyres cracked in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 27 Jun 2017 10,597 miles

both front tyres cracked in treaded area

offside rear tyre cracked in treaded area

Pass 28 May 2016 10,497 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 10,187 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 10,187 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 10,092 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 7,794 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 3,076 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 98,101 miles

offside front floor starting to corrode

Pass 15 May 2006 93,112 miles

both rear leaf spring bushes starting to deterioate but not resulting in excessive movement.

oil leak

How Reliable is the MG Midget 1500?

Based on 40,016 MOT tests across 5,009 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
297
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
5,009
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,890
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,878
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,859
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,853
Stop lamp not working 1,487
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XAH 211S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500 in Red with a 1,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1978 MG Midget 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 60,768 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAH 211S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 48 years old, this MG Midget 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XAH 211S registered?

XAH 211S is a 1978 MG Midget 1500, first registered on 14 January 1978.

Is XAH 211S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAH 211S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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